Aches & Pains

Many people suffer from the discomforts of muscle pain and it’s a sad fact that the older we get, the more prone we are to them. There are many alternatives for the care of these discomforts. You can use painkillers like ibuprofen which can reduce swelling but may have other side effects – hot or cold packs often work for a while but using natural pain relief with aromatic essential oils has proven results.

To overcome the discomforts of muscle aches and pains caused by cramps or cramping you have quiet a variety of aromatic essential oils you can use. Eucalyptus is one of the best oils for aches and pains available. If there were only one essential oil you were able to choose, it would have to be Lavender. This wonderful natural healer is able to do so many things. It has widespread uses and is especially useful not only for pain relief but for relief of headache pain and can be used directly on the skin too. It also stimulates blood flow and this aids in healing. Rubbed into the joints it eases the pains of arthritis.

Ginger is another essential oil that works wonders for aches and pains. It lessens the inflammation as well as lowers the amount of prostaglandins in the body. These are the body’s receptors that effect constriction and so pain. Massage Ginger oil into sore aching muscles; it will definitely give some relief to overworked muscles. Nutmeg has also been used in the treatment of arthritis. Another oil that comes highly recommended for pain relief is Peppermint. Unlike the others we have discussed, all of which assist in improving muscular pain, peppermint acts on different pain centers. Peppermint works very well in relieving the pain that is caused by any colicky condition. It is also used to reduce pain following surgery. Always remember to dilute any oils that you use in a carirer oil.

Mix together well and use to massage any area that gets muscle pain. I have a birth defect in my spine that causes me a lot of lower back pain.. This recipe works really well to ease the pain, & it gives me more mobility. Massage in thoroughly, but gently.
Submitted by Lisa P. from Australia.

Blend all the essential oils in an amber bottle. Then add the Sweet almond oil, Shake well. Massage into all those tired, painful and sore muscles. This is a stronger than normal massage oil. Used specifically for overworked and painful muscles. Massage gently, let the essential oils work for you!